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'f L <br /> 73 <br /> given to infrastructure support/assistance from the County such as the pumping <br /> station or sewer. She noted that a major concern seemed to be that it would be a <br /> long time before development would occur and she felt that assistance with either <br /> the pump station or sewer provision would be an incentive for commercial <br /> development in the area. She felt that without County assistance with the <br /> infrastructure, it would be difficult to the development the area. Willis responded <br /> yes:such a recommendation could be made. <br /> MOTION: Jobsis moved to recommend to the County Commissioners that consideration be <br /> given to participation in the provision of either the pump station or sewer system as <br /> an incentive for development. Seconded by Walters. <br /> Howie stated that the only advantages in the expansion of the district seemed to be if <br /> the County would participate in the provision as suggested by Jobsis and that the <br /> owners would not have to request individual rezonings. It seems as if a lot is being <br /> done to provide an Economic Development District without having the water to <br /> attract economic development. <br /> Jobsis stated that she felt it would be a long time before development would occur <br /> unless there is some extra assistance. She felt that it would be too costly for a <br /> business to come in by themselves and pay for installation of sewer lines under the <br /> highway. Willis responded that she felt a long-term coordinated plan with a single <br /> pump station rather than a series of pump stations seems to be a better alternative. <br /> Jobsis stated that a long-term plan makes totally good sense for the area. The <br /> problem is whether the individual land owners can wait unless there is some <br /> assistance so that it will not be such a long time before development occurs. <br /> Walters expressed agreement with Willis that the area was designated a commercial <br /> industrial activity node several years ago;some of the landowners had requested that <br /> designation. She continued that they had also requested that the area be under the <br /> County's jurisdiction and that sewer be provided from Orange County. She noted <br /> that the water supply for that area is provided by Orange-Alamance. <br /> Using a map,Willis indicated the ridge lines and the service areas of Hillsborough, <br /> Orange Alamance and Mebane and the different watersheds involved. <br /> Rosemond asked how built out the north side is at this time. Willis responded that <br /> there has been no change since being designated an Economic Development District. <br /> Rosemond expressed concern that since there is no pressure to build in the area,such <br /> a large"chunk"of land that borders a critical area is being considered for expansion. <br /> Willis responded that all of the Economic Development Districts are long-term <br /> prospects. She agreed that there is not intense pressure on the district at this time. <br /> However,if an area is to be targeted for an Economic Development District, it must <br /> be dealt with well in advance to make the development feasible. Rosemond <br /> continued that was a part of her concern. Such large tracts of land are being"cut- <br /> out"that are abutting the critical areas. Willis stated that the area outlined for <br /> expansion followed the road outlines. She also noted that proposals being presented <br /> at public hearing should be as broad as possible because the area could be decreased <br /> without going again to public hearing but could not be greater than what was <br /> presented at the public hearing. <br /> Price expressed the same concerns noted by Rosemond. She also asked if interest in <br /> commercial development had been expressed by someone and the Staff decided to <br />